Archive for the 'Homeschooling Many' Category
May
19
Controlling Anger Toward Our Children
May 19, 2011 | Comments Off
~ God’s Word ~ Psalm 123:3 “Be gracious to us, O LORD, be gracious to us, for we are greatly filled with contempt.” ~ Oswald Chambers Thoughts ~ “The temper of mind is tremendous in its effects, it is the enemy that penetrates right into the soul and distracts the mind from God…Beware of the [...]
Apr
7
Family Homestead – Gardens and Chickens!
April 7, 2011 | Comments Off
As I sit here, I have the window in front of my desk in my kitchen open and the gentle spring breeze is flowing through the screen. I smell our fire pit (below) burning mixed with the fresh smell of the flowers! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR! I love that our family has worked [...]
Mar
16
Animal Tracking
March 16, 2011 | Comments Off
In honor of National Wildlife Week, I thought it would be fun to study animal tracking and to have your children of multiple ages to participate, as well. Animal tracking is not only fun, but it is a great form of exercise (walking or hiking), an interesting way to study science (animal biology, habitats, earth [...]
Mar
3
Large Family Reading
March 3, 2011 | 1 Comment
As we celebrate “Read Across America Week” let’s take a look at how a large family can incorporate reading into their daily life! 1. Make books within reach of the appropriate age level! Place younger kids’ books on lower shelves and older kids’ books on upper shelves. 2. Schedule a reading time each day, or [...]
Feb
17
President’s Day for Large Families
February 17, 2011 | Comments Off
Children in every family love to plan and celebrate events and holidays! It is no different, except for the amount of mess that can be made, when it comes to a large homeschooling family. Holidays and special events provide an opportunity for PARTY PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION and ALL-AROUND LEARNING! Here are some fun ideas that incorporate [...]